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SB12 NFE

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,902 mi
Last recorded105,902 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 NFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,606 miles

Rear Transmission noisy

Fail 5 Mar 2024 99,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Transmission noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,775 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

transmission noisey

Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

transmission noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2022 83,589 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Mar 2022 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 76,126 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tracking

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,439 miles

both front tyres wearing bald on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2019 59,723 miles

all wheel bearings not tested (4x4)

Fail 23 May 2019 59,723 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all wheel bearings not tested (4x4)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,008 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 54,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Uneven wear inner edge of nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,351 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver's (5.2.2b)

Uneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2017 48,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver's (5.2.2b)

Uneven wear inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,752 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,751 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2015 26,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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SB12 NFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB12 NFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB12 NFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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